Queensland Ranked 5th on Aged Care Report Card
The Retirement Living National Planning Report Card was released today, evaluating the state’s barriers to aged care and efficiency in services, Queensland was ranked 5th.
With over 15 percent of Queensland’s population being aged over 65 according the report, it suggested amendments to Lord Mayor Graham Quirks incentives to attract more aged care facilities to Brisbane.
Overall, the report suggested low scores and a negative sentiment to broad planning.
Queenslanders Will Soon be able to Buy Train Tickets with Smartphones and Watches
Commuters will soon be able to use their smartphone or watch to buy their ticket on public transport.
The present Go Card operator, Cubic, has also announced the delivery of a new contactless system, which will also allow payment with debit or credit cards, in 18 regional areas and south-east Queensland.
Transport Minister, Mark Bailey, says the new ticketing system will be in place for customers to use in the coming years.
Adani-Paid Staff at Queensland Council is No Conflict of Interest
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University Plans Large Private Hospital in Melbourne's North
Melbourne’s La Trobe University has today revealed their plans to build a mega private hospital in Melbourne’s North, at their Bundoora campus.
Adani-paid staff at Queensland Council is No Conflict of Interest
The Queensland Crime and Corruption Council will not investigate the arrangement between mining company Adani and Isaac Regional Council.
Campbell Newman's Brother-In-Law Charged Over $5 Million Investment Fraud
The brother-in-law of former Queensland premier, Campbell Newman, has been charged with one count of fraud following a lengthy $5 million investment fraud investigation.
Tamil Asylum Seeker Family Rejected Asylum
The Federal Circuit Court has rejected a Tamil family’s asylum seeker appeal to prevent deportation to Sri Lanka, weeks after rural Queensland residents in Biloela lobbied the government to intervene.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu this morning at 8am local time.
Protests as Spanish Court Releases 'Wolf Pack' Sex Abusers
Protesters have taken to the streets of Spain after a court ordered the release on bail of five men sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually abusing a young woman at a bull-running festival.
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